heat wave

Central New York could see record heat this week, and a heat index that could reach as high as 100 in urban valleys like Utica.

The National Weather Service out of Binghamton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for CNY along with the Excessive Heat Warning.

The Excessive Heat Watch is now a Warning for near records temperatures in central New York.

Avoid a heat stroke, know the difference from heat exhaustion and recognize the signs during the heat wave hitting central New York.